Kedarnath Dham closes for winter season

Kedarnath Dham's portals were ceremonially closed for the winter season at 8:30 AM on Wednesday amid Vedic chanting and traditional rituals. Over 19.20 lakh devotees visited the Himalayan shrine this year, marking a new record, said BKTC President Hemant Dwivedi. The deity's ceremonial Doli will now move to Omkareshwar Temple in Ukhimath for winter worship.